# Mini Muppet Confections These 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento Look Like Oscar the Grouch By Emily Evans | Published 2011-06-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camo-cupcakes-by-kristie-sarmiento References: [foodista](http://www.foodista.com/blog/2011/06/14/5-army-cupcakes-to-celebrate-the-236th-army-birthday) & [wilton](http://www.wilton.com/blog/index.php/operation-camo-cupcakes/) Many children grew up loving television shows like *[Sesame Street](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-x-sesame-street)* and the characters that came along with shows like these seem to linger on in wonderful ways like within these 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento. These sweet confections have a striking green color and fun stringy details. If these 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento were already green enough, they are even made with green batter; these delicious confections are certain to have all your friends and fellow parents green with envy! [Cupcakes like these](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-inspired-cupcake) are great weekend projects to create with kids and can be a fabulous addition to family gatherings and [birthday parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-and-kinder). Whether you feel adventurous and experienced in the baking department or not, anyone can have fun attempting to recreate cupcakes like these! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sesame-street-inspired Confections:** Opportunities to create edible renditions of classic TV show characters, such as Oscar the Grouch cupcake designs. - **Novelty Bakery Items:** Creating unique and eye-catching desserts that have never been seen before, such as these green and stringy cupcakes. - **DIY Baking Projects:** Capitalizing on the trend of baking at home and creating fun and delicious treats with friends and family, such as recreating these 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Innovating on classic bakery items with unique and visually intriguing designs, such as the 'Camo Cupcakes' inspired by Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street. - **Edible Art:** Creating visually stunning and creative desserts that look almost too good to eat, such as cupcakes with colorful and intricate designs resembling characters from popular TV shows like Sesame Street. - **Food Entertainment:** Combining baking and creativity with entertainment value for events such as children’s birthday parties and family gatherings, through serving uniquely designed desserts like 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-kit.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Mini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-mini-cupcakes.md) - [Iconic Mini Cupcake Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cupcake.md) - [Fireside Snack Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cupcake-cups.md) - [Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-caterpillar-cakes.md) - [Children's Show Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-sesame-street-doughnuts.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Individual Birthday Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastykake-confetti-krimpets.md) - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md)